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Chandler: I just love running out at big stadium

24 November 2024 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA ■By PAUL EDDISON CHANDLER Cunningham-South hits as hard as any tackler in rugby, but even the powerful Harlequins back-rower admits he gets a […]

Huw Jones says Scotland must beat likes of Australia ‘to be taken seriously’

21 November 2024 0 comments

Huw Jones admitted Scotland’s Autumn Nations campaign will effectively be defined by whether or not they defeat resurgent Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday. The Scots […]

James Botham: We have to stay positive

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas James Botham says Wales can’t dwell on the negatives if they want to end their long losing run. Warren Gatland’s team go […]

Everything has happened so quickly, says new-boy Josh Hathaway

27 October 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Josh Hathaway is still having to pinch himself to make sure what has happened to him over the past year is actually […]

Time for England to walk the walk

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain Right here, right now, English rugby union craves forward momentum. It needs something to knock the negatives surrounding our sport into the […]

Tom Willis: Ben Earl is an inspiration to all

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Saracens No.8 Tom Willis will be taking inspiration from clubmate Ben Earl when he heads into England training camp. Willis is back […]

I can take the pressure at No. 10, says Ben Thomas

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Simon Thomas Much is made about the difference between club and international rugby and it’s something Ben Thomas is able to give a real […]

Concern over George Ford as he waits for scan on thigh

29 September 2024 0 comments

Sale medics revealed George Ford was taken off to prevent further damage after his thigh injury and are waiting nervously on scan results. Fly-half Ford, […]

Easterby looking forward to Ireland job

22 September 2024 0 comments

SIMON Easterby is relishing the chance to lead Ireland when expects Andy Farrell takes a sabbatical to become the British and Irish Lions head coach. […]

It’s been a challenging year, admits Winnett

22 September 2024 0 comments

■By SIMON THOMAS CAM Winnett admits his meteoric rise over the past 12 months has been mentally challenging. He went into last season as a […]

Losing Jones is bad news for England

25 August 2024 0 comments

FELIX Jones quitting as England defence coach shows a lot is going wrong behind the scenes in Steve Borthwick’s coaching staff. I really enjoyed watching […]

Exeter Chiefs star Henry Slade to miss start of season after surgery

4 August 2024 0 comments

Exeter centre Henry Slade will miss the start of the upcoming Premiership season after having shoulder surgery.

England Men A to face Australia A and Ireland A

4 August 2024 0 comments

England Men A will face Australia A on November 17 at The Stoop before taking on Ireland A at Ashton Gate on February 23.

Regan Grace to miss start of Bath season after surgery

4 August 2024 0 comments

Bath wing Regan Grace is likely to miss the start of the upcoming season after having had surgery on a hamstring injury.

It was good to see Scotland support for T2

4 August 2024 0 comments

RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points BRENDAN GALLAGHER Captured: Gus Warr in action against Canada PICTURE: Alamy SCOTLAND, for reasons […]

Jones facing Italy tester

21 July 2024 0 comments

Preview ■By BEN JAYCOCK Japan v Italy Today. 6.05am EDDIE Jones will be hoping his horror start in charge of Japan will come to an […]

Steve Borthwick looking forward to testing New Zealand at Eden Park

11 July 2024 0 comments

England narrowly lost the first Test last weekend England boss Steve Borthwick has stepped up his efforts to unsettle New Zealand ahead of Saturday’s second […]

Fresh faced Les Blues wrestle past Los Pumas

6 July 2024 0 comments

By Ben Jaycock Argentina……………………… 13 Tries: Montoya 60, Orlando 76 Penalties: Carreras 25 France…………………………. 28 Tries: Serin 35, Frisch 46, Attisogbe 66 Conversions: Hastoy 36, […]

Marcus Smith urges England to ‘show the best of themselves’ against New Zealand

5 July 2024 0 comments

The All Blacks will provide a gauge of just how far England’s attack has come. Marcus Smith is ready for England’s growing confidence in attack […]

Stafford McDowall shocked to be leading Scotland against Canada

5 July 2024 0 comments

It will be only a third Scotland appearance for the Glasgow centre. Stafford McDowall revealed his shock at being told he would be Scotland co-captain […]

Ellis Bevan ready for Australia challenge after facing Faf de Klerk on debut

1 July 2024 0 comments

The Cardiff scrum-half relished the challenge posed by the Springboks star. Ellis Bevan is ready to push for a Wales starting place in Australia after […]

George Furbank says ‘very exciting’ England backline ready to attack All Blacks

1 July 2024 0 comments

The first of two Tests against New Zealand takes place in Dunedin on Saturday. George Furbank insists England will hunt for opportunities against New Zealand […]